In Chicago, US Sen. Bernie Sanders Says Progressive Agenda Is ‘What the American People Want’

In Chicago, US Sen. Bernie Sanders says progressive agenda is ‘what the American people want’

A longtime leader of Washington’s leftist wing, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders said in Chicago that his deeply-rooted push for income equality, guaranteed health care and other policies meant to lift up the working class are not “radical” and they’re “what the American people want.” The independent from Vermont made Chicago the latest stop on his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour Sunday, where the 83-year-old addressed a couple thousand supporters, many of th…

In Chicago stop, Bernie Sanders says the 'day has come and gone' for America's oligarchs

Sanders’ "Fighting Oligarchy" Chicago stop also helped to highlight State Sen. Robert Peters, who is running for the 2nd Congressional District, and U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez, who is running for reelection in the 3rd Congressional District.

Why Is Anti-Trump Merchandise So Popular at Sanders Rally?

Key Takeaways: • Vendors set up outside Bernie Sanders’ Chicago rally to sell anti-Trump merchandise. • Stan Sinberg toured with his “Save Democracy Tour” band-wagon for seven years. • Shirts, hats and buttons featured clever slogans and political messages. • Supporters used these items to voice frustration with President Trump. A lively crowd gathered outside the University of Illinois Chicago’s forum on Sunday. They came for Bernie Sanders’ “F…

In Chicago stop, Bernie Sanders says the ‘day has come and gone’ for America’s oligarchs – Usa news

Sen. Bernie Sanders returned to Chicago Sunday to rail on the country’s billionaires and denounce President Donald Trump as a “demagogue” in a tour that is boosting progressive candidates across the country. The visit came as Trump threatens to send the National Guard to Chicago, and local leaders continue to denounce the reported plan to send troops to the city’s streets. Sanders, an independent senator from Vermont, outlined the country’s hars…